underachieving

[ˌʌndərəˈtʃiːvɪŋ]

underachieving Definition

performing less well than expected or less well than others.

Using underachieving: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "underachieving" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The team is underachieving this season.

  • Example

    He was labeled as an underachieving student in high school.

  • Example

    The company's underachieving sales led to layoffs.

  • Example

    She felt like she was underachieving compared to her peers.

underachieving Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for underachieving

  • underperforming
  • falling short
  • not meeting expectations

Antonyms for underachieving

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Summary: underachieving in Brief

The term 'underachieving' [ˌʌndərəˈtʃiːvɪŋ] describes a situation where someone or something is performing less well than expected or less well than others. It can be used to describe students, teams, companies, and individuals who are not meeting expectations or falling short of their potential.